Business Development Manager

An experienced Business Development Manager with a proven media sales record is needed to join our team at Texere Publishing, a leading publisher in the life science and medical field based in Cheshire on a full-time, hybrid working basis. 

As a BDM, you will focus on bringing in new business as well as managing our loyal and committed client relationships delivering a range of digital solutions from our product and services portfolio. 

We will invest in you, providing a comprehensive development plan, on-the-job training, and support from an experienced media team.

This role offers excellent earning potential with an OTE of £45K+!

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a well-established company!

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify new clients and work with them to create targeted marketing campaigns 
• Create meaningful, long-term relationships with existing clients and work consultatively to support their marketing initiatives 
• Work to achieve predefined monthly and annual sales targets 
• Create and accurately maintain the sales pipeline in the CRM 
• Focus on forward planning and be able to manage your time 
• Willingness to identify and attend regular client meetings (nationally and internationally) to establish and maintain strong relationships (min 4 per month)
• Attend industry events to meet and network with your clients (national and international) 
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure the smooth running of your client portfolio
• Salesforce and client information must be kept up to date and maintained at all times

Required Experience:

• Media sales experience, for example, local/national press, consumer, digital, B2B etc
• Must have a proven track record in media sales, both digital and print 
• Values and behaviours that are aligned with the company
• Exceptional and consistent track record in sales 
• Experience in using Salesforce or similar CRM, Google G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office
• A good standard of education is essential (degree level desirable), but it is not essential

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills, with a natural flair for conversation A professional manner both on the telephone and face-to-face A passion for sales, attention to detail, and customer service 
• The ability to work to targets 
• Effective time management 
• Ability to work independently without supervision 
• An openness to feedback and confidence in working with others 

Benefits:

• Hybrid working 2 days in the office each week
• Bonus and commission
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Great environment 
• Free Parking 
• Gym on site 
• Above statutory minimum holidays 
• Holidays increase with length of service 5 years+
• Sick pay after the qualifying period

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Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Client Relationship Executive, Account Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Company Sales Manager, Sales Manager, and Key Account Manager may also be considered for this role.